The RIBnet Gathering - North Wales & Isle of Man - weekend 6/7 June 2009

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Northern Tim

John,
I'd bring some of those save phace things - you'll sell loads this weekend

Too late. I'm half way up the M6 now.

I've got one for me though

[Hightower]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Too late. I'm half way up the M6 now.

I've got one for me though

Only cause no one whould recognise you without it....AKA "The Stig" Kennett

Hope the weather breaks and you have a terriffic weekend guys and girls.

[Poly]

Folks,

I have agreed to pen a few words for the next issue of Sports Boat & RIB about our "adventures" to the IoM...

...so I am looking for any interesting information, funny stories, near death experiences or anything else that might turn our trip into an interesting article etc. I'll be on John Kennett's boat over the next few days so feel free to share them now - or via the forum, PM or email on your return.

I am also looking for photos that can be included...

thanks,

[JSP]

I remember the feeling I got when I was a kid and my mate was going on holiday to Disney land and my dad was going to take me to the leyland truck museum. Well feeling like that now

[GED]

The weather isnt looking good for the I.O.M at the moment but the trip is not called off, we will still meet 10-10.30 in the morning and will go some where (thats the advantage of Conwy). A lot of boats launched and in the marina this afternoon, waiting on the next batch tonight
The Sunday run is still on

Will keep you all posted.
Back down to the marina now for a beer with the boys

[pritch]

We'll be at Beaumaris pier about 9.30.

Thanks again to the organisers

[neil.mccrirrick]

Originally Posted by pritch

We'll be at Beaumaris pier about 9.30. Thanks again to the organisers

Pritch we are in the gazelle hotel now moored up to a buoy i think beaumaris pier is opposite us be good to meet up 9 30 is good

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

Pritch we are in the gazelle hotel now moored up to a buoy i think beaumaris pier is opposite us be good to meet up 9 30 is good

Neil unfortunately that is Bangor pier! Beaumaris pier is two mile to the left as you look at the pier. About 5 mins in the boat.

Glad you swam ashore ok, was worried the trailer was going over the edge of the jetty! You should have called, sprinting to the jetty down the hill to help isn't easy after 5 stellas!

See you in the morning!

[neil.mccrirrick]

[QUOTE=HUMBER P4VWL;298265] Neil unfortunately that is Bangor pier! Beaumaris pier is two mile to the left as you look at the pier. About 5 mins in the boat. Glad you swam ashore ok, was worried the trailer was going over the edge of the jetty! You should have called, sprinting to the jetty down the hill to help isn't easy after 5 stellas! See you in the morning! [/QUOT

Lol many thanks for all the help paul i was a tad concerned too, i owe you some beers and a pair of socks. Weather is looking terrible. I think i will have been drier swimming back last night than i will be on the rib. Looks like it might be a day in doh

[GED]

Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

Looks like it might be a day in doh

Get that engine fired up. We're not goimg IOM but will be coming down the straits sometime mid day ish.

Gkppers meering at 930

[neil.mccrirrick]

Originally Posted by GED

Get that engine fired up. We're not goimg IOM but will be coming down the straits sometime mid day ish. Gkppers meering at 930

Goodo if you can let me know what time you expect to be by menai we,ll be wet and waiting

[JSP]

Sorry to hear it didn't happen lads and ladies, hope you still have a good one today.

[Sailshots]

I see todays TT racing has been postponed because of the weather

[GED]

Originally Posted by Polwart

Folks,

I have agreed to pen a few words for the next issue of Sports Boat & RIB about our "adventures" to the IoM...

...so I am looking for any interesting information, funny stories, near death experiences or anything else that might turn our trip into an interesting article etc. I'll be on John Kennett's boat over the next few days so feel free to share them now - or via the forum, PM or email on your return.

I am also looking for photos that can be included...

thanks,

wait for this story

[Cypman]

Glad to see that a number of you had some fun and weren't too upset by not getting to IOM ,this time.
Douglas outer harbour was not a place to be at lunchtime to-day,
the seas were washing straight in and the pontoons were bouncing. In addition, the TT races were cancelled for to-day, so much for the 6 Ps (Prior Planning Prevents P--s Poor Performance), we need a new weather god.
Have a good 'rest of the week-end'.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Well neil and and I are happy in the gazelle drinking away praying for a good Sunday for round the island!! Cmon surely it will be better!

[Jonny]

Great pics what seems to be the most popular and best clothing.

[John Firth]

Musto brand seems popular but several layers of warm fleece underneath do not go amiss. Tomorrow I shall be wearing my dry suit under the standard off-shore sailing gear.

[Hightower]

So how many RIBnet members have gone?

Some RIB's I recognise but some I don't. Would there be any chance of posting some pics with some form of identification of said members and their RIB?

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Hightower

So how many RIBnet members have gone?

Some RIB's I recognise but some I don't. Would there be any chance of posting some pics with some form of identification of said members and their RIB?

Andy i can't match boat name, user name and real names... but

There were 14 boats left Conwy this morning. 3 Turned back before Beaumaris. At Beaumaris the "fleet" split with roughly half battling it back to Conwy and half heading for shelter at Portdinorwic.

In the meantime I think 3 boats had started at Beaumaris and headed to Conwy before making the return trip.

A mixture of Aircraft, Ribcraft, Humbers, Ospreys, Scorpions and a Redbay.